Kathryn Leigh Scott

Kathryn Leigh Scott is an actress and writer who is best known for playing several roles on the gothic daytime soap opera "Dark Shadows."

Early on, Kathryn Leigh Scott mostly landed roles in films, including the horror movie "House of Dark Shadows" (1970) with Jonathan Frid, "The Great Gatsby" (1974) with Robert Redford and the drama "Providence" (1977) with Dirk Bogarde. She also appeared in "The Greek Tycoon" (1978) and "Witches' Brew" (1978). She also was featured in the miniseries "Turn of the Screw" (1973-74). She also appeared in the TV special "Battle of the Network Stars VII" (ABC, 1979-1980). Following that project, Scott worked on the television programs "Big Shamus, Little Shamus" (CBS, 1979-1980) and "Police Squad!" (ABC, 1981-82).

During these years, she also worked in film, earning a part in the Charles Bronson action flick "Assassination" (1987). Scott focused on film in more recent years, appearing in the Johnny Depp dramatic comedy "Dark Shadows" (2012). She also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." (ABC, 2013-). She also had a part in the TV miniseries "Voice of the Heart" (1989-1990). Scott most recently acted on "The Goldbergs" (ABC, 2013-).